CITRAL

CITRAL is a liquid flavoring agent belonging to the fruit flavor family, specifically providing a lemon flavor. It is ideal for enhancing food products with its fresh, citrusy taste.

INCI Name: Citral

Chemical Name: Citral

CAS Number: 5392-40-5

Fragrance: Lemon

Synonyms: 3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-al, 3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadienal, Citral PQ Extra, Lemarome N, Lemsyn GB, NSC 6170

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Identification & Functionality

CAS-US
Chemical Family
Chemical Name
Flavor
Flavor Family
Flavor Ingredient Class
Fragrance
Fragrance Family
Fragrance Ingredient Class
INCI Name
Ingredient Name
Tilley Product Number
Base Chemicals Functions
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Food Ingredients Functions
Molecular formula
C₁₀H₁₆O
Technologies
Product Families

Applications & Uses

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Colorless - pale yellow
Odor
Strong, fresh odor reminiscent of lemon
Insoluble in
Glycerine, Water
Soluble in
Most Fixed Oils, Propylene Gycol
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Molecular Weight152--
Purity (Sum of Neral + Geranial)96 - 100-QC_30.M
Boiling Point223°C-
Specific Gravity (at 25°C)0.875 - 0.891-FCC Method
Refractive Index (at 20°C)1.486 - 1.49-FCC Method
Flash Point208°F-
Melting Point-20°C-

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
Chemical Inventories

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
364 days
Storage Information

Stable under normal conditions.